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To-do’s Before a Tattoo Session

Published 10 May 2021

It’s not just up to the artist to produce an amazing piece of art – you are a part of the process too. Have a read of our top tips on how to prepare before the session to make sure you’re as perfect a canvas as can be… Sleep well […]

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UKAPP Accreditation

Published 5 May 2021

WE DID IT! It is with immense pride and joy that we can now announce Bex and Steph are proud members of the UK Association of Professional Piercers. UKAPP is an organisation dedicated to spreading knowledge of safe piercing practices and up to date education for both industry professionals and […]

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Tattoo Aftercare

Published 23 March 2021

So you’ve had an awesome tattoo at Pictures of Lily, now you’re wondering how to keep it looking that way. Here’s our advice on how to care for your tattoo… Leaving the studio, your artist will have covered your tattoo with a wrap. You must: Leave this on for at […]

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Is The Piercing I Want Suitable?

Published 28 November 2020

You’ve probably been dreaming about which piercings you’re going to get next, trawling the internet for inspiration, but HOLD FIRE! Not everything you see is a good idea. Some piercings might be unsuitable for your anatomy and some are just plain wrong. We genuinely care about our customers; we won’t […]

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Common Piercing Problems

Published 18 April 2020

Many people worry about the general aches and tenderness after being pierced, but when you have a needle inserted in to your body and what is essentially a foreign object (the jewellery) put in to that hole, it’s quite normal for your body to have a reaction. Some piercings can […]

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Lumps & Bumps on Piercings

Published 18 April 2020

Lumps and bumps on your piercings? This is one of the most common issues people can have especially with cartilage and navel piercings. The main thing is not to worry and most importantly, you do not need to remove your piercing. These things are easily dealt with and require just […]

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General Piercing Aftercare

Published 18 April 2020

Having a new piercing involves breaking the skins surface, this means that your fresh piercing must be cared for properly and you should follow the professional advice that is given to you in order for your piercing to heal the best that it can. It is normal for your piercing […]

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Tattoo Laser Removal Information

Published 21 April 2017

Laser Removal at Pictures of Lily Tattoo nightmares are a reality and if you have something you want rid of, then pop by the studio and let’s talk laser! The machine we use is one of the best; it’s a Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser, which is considered the ‘Gold’ standard of […]

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Can the Daith Piercing Help Migraines?

Published 18 October 2016

Recently a number of migraine sufferers have asked about the Daith piercing and whether it can help with their headaches/migraines. The Daith is a small part of the inner ear cartilage and is very discreet and not obvious, so can suit those not really into piercings with a simple basic […]

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